Exploration vs. exploitation in M&A: an empirical study of the Italian manufacturing sector
Dallacasa, Mattia (A.A. 2024/2025) Exploration vs. exploitation in M&A: an empirical study of the Italian manufacturing sector. Tesi di Laurea in Management of innovation, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Giovanni Valentini, pp. 73. [Master's Degree Thesis]
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Abstract/Index
Literature review. Exploration vs. Exploitation: theoretical background. M&A as a channel for innovation. Public vs. Private firms and innovation. Firm size and innovation strategies. Financial resources and solvency. Innovation fit: alternative measures of relatedness. Hypotheses. Methodology and data. Introduction to the empirical strategy. Data collection and sample construction. Data extraction, verification and preparation. Model specification. Variable definition. Results and discussion. Discussion of key variables. Robustness and interpretation. Theoretical and managerial implications.
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Bibliografia e sitografia: pp. 69-73.
| Thesis Type: | Master's Degree Thesis |
|---|---|
| Institution: | Luiss Guido Carli |
| Degree Program: | Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in Strategic Management (LM-77) |
| Chair: | Management of innovation |
| Thesis Supervisor: | Valentini, Giovanni |
| Thesis Co-Supervisor: | Di Pietro, Francesca |
| Academic Year: | 2024/2025 |
| Session: | Autumn |
| Deposited by: | Alessandro Perfetti |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Mar 2026 10:09 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Mar 2026 10:09 |
| URI: | https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/45038 |
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